Archive By Section - Viewpoint

Has anyone stopped to wonder just what the United States Postal Service will do come Wednesday? For the first time in weeks, there won't be countless over-sized campaign post cards and mailings lambasting one candidate or another.

High summer temperatures pose a health risk, but not everyone has a place to cool off. RSVP/Volunteers in Action has organized a network of local "cooling stations" to help people without fans or air conditioning get out of the heat.

With shootings of police officers and shootings of black men sharing the spotlight of media attention in this country, there is one angle to the debate that hasn't received any attention. There is a perception divide between urban and rural reflected in the argument over which lives matter.

This week the Great Bend League of Women Voters hosted a local candidates forum and as usual they put a lot of work into it. Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives were also invited but were busy attending another forum with KWCH television.

When the USD 431 Technology team reported to the Board of Education Monday night about their experience at the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in June, it was easy to get caught up in their excitement for all things high tech and new. At least, until this reporter's technology failed, and she was sent rummaging through her purse for a pen and notepad.